Reclusive And Eclectic. Pentagon Advances $1.3Billon to Lockheed for Biggest F-35 Job. $ALSK $T $VZ $DIS $LMT https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-23/pentagon-advances-1-3-billion-to-lockheed-for-biggest-f-35-job Bloomberg*$ALSK FCC Order Secures Long-Term Funding for Alaska Communications Towards Expanding Broadband Deployment. $ALSK http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161101006693/en/FCC-Order-Secures-Long-Term-Funding-Alaska-Communications Under the terms of the order, the FCC will provide approximately $19.7Million per year for 10 years to assist Alaska Communications in deploying broadband to an aggregate of about 31,500 locations in Alaska. BusinessWire*Switch in mood as investors go bullish on NatGas. Biggest long position in more than two years as price hits a 22-month high. https://www.ft.com/content/d5231bf4-969b-11e6-a80e-bcd69f323a8b http://seekingalpha.com/article/4013583-natural-gas-bears-grasping-straws-natural-gas-daily $CHK FT HFI *Oil & Natural Gas: ''What people are missing is that big markets like Mexico, China, Nigeria and Venezuela are in structural decline.” http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/business/energy-environment/will-low-oil-prices-will-stay-put.html?&moduleDetail=section-news-0&action=click&contentCollection=Energy%20%26%20Environment%20&region=Footer&module=MoreInSection&version=WhatsNext&contentID=WhatsNext&pgtype=article Dwight Anderson $OAS $CHK NYT*U.S. natural gas prices surge amid supply fears: Natural gas stocks (supplies) have increased ..'much more slowly than usual this year.' http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-natgas-kemp-idUSKBN12E20L $OAS $DNR Reuters*Moody’s: Reduction of Greek (NPLs) Non Performing Loans “Credit Positive” $GREK $NBGGY http://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/09/12/moodys-reduction-of-npls-credit-positive-for-greek-banks/ * Greece: Gov’t OKs bill on out-of-court debt settlement for business (NPLs) non performing loans. http://www.ekathimerini.com/212803/article/ekathimerini/business/govt-oks-bill-on-out-of-court-debt-settlement $GREK Athens* Auckland, New Zealand & Anchorage, Alaska --(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Hawaiki Submarine Cable LP, the New Zealand owner and developer of Hawaiki submarine cable system, has selected Alaska Communications (NASDAQ: $ALSK) as its landing and operating partner in Oregon. $ALSK BusinessWire *ENERGY: Greece, Greek Cyprus, Israel look into East Mediterranean gas pipeline cooperation. $NBGGY $GREK ATHENS-Reuters * One ..often overlooked oil market parameter ..spare capacity or the ability of producers to quickly ramp up output to cushion against unexpected supply cuts elsewhere shows that ..a major bullish trend for prices could be building. http://www.reuters.com/article/opec-production-capacity-idUSL8N1BJ2RS $CHK $SN A collapse in the (corrupt) Venezuela government of Maduro will (can) be good for oil prices. XO Reuters* Since 1998, oil production in Venezuela has been reduced by 750,000 barrels per day, with output falling by 250,000 barrels per day in the first half of 2016 alone. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/markets/2016/08/27/doomsday-inevitable-venezuela/89335716/ $CHK $SN USATODAY *Venezuela, traditionally a prominent oil exporter, will make a sharply less contribution to the global oil market in 2017, as an acute political and economic crisis affects its (crude) oil production, Columbia University said in a report release. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-idUSKCN10R1RH $CHK $SN $DNR Reuters *The China - Venezuela storied relations' will soon end (along with low price of oil) when the latter can no longer (exchange) barter cheap oil for low quality Chinese mobile phones, motorcycles, home-building materials and three wheel bicycles. http://www.wsj.com/articles/china-rethinks-its-alliance-with-reeling-venezuela-1473628506 $CHK WSJ* Greece will emerge as an energy hub with success of the TAP [Trans Adriatic Pipeline]. http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-16-541_en.htm $NBGGY $GREK $SBLK** La Niña will drive up (national gas) (distillate) energy prices. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-25/la-nina-weather-pattern-may-boost-u-k-power-price-and-curb-wind $CHK $SN $DNR Bloomberg* For some in OPEC, the issue is settled. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Persia's production has (already) reached pre-sanctions levels. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-oil-exclusive-idUSKCN11F0HU $CHK $SN Reuters * Iran hinted that it may soon drop its opposition to an oil production freeze. http://gulfnews.com/business/sectors/energy/iran-oil-output-near-target-means-freeze-is-political-decision-1.1892874 $CHK GulfNews * La Niña's will (can) be good for (higher) commodities prices, and demand for US producer products. A higher value add product can claim (demand) a higher charge (rate) for (shipping) transport. $SBLK* http://www.agweb.com/article/which-crop-price-could-gain-the-most-from-la-nina-naa-alison-rice/ $SFL AGWEB *$SBLK* China August imports rise for first time in nearly two years. Coal imports rose +1.5% in August against a forecast of -4.9% drop. Coal imports recorded their first annual rise since late 2014. $SFL http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-economy-trade-idUSKCN11E09Rhttp://www.moneycontrol.com/news/rupee/baltic-dry-index-soared_7429501.html Reuters CNBC * China imports will keep U.S. soybean market on its toes. $SBLK* $SFL http://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-soybeans-braun-idUSKCN11F2GT U.S. Department of Agriculture Reuters*Shanghai: China’s ‘stealth’ coal bailout lasting to 2020. China’s coal production restrictions are a 'stealth' bailout for miners and their creditors that may last until the end of the decade as the policies help boost prices. Without government intervention, China’s coal industry wouldn’t be able to service the nearly three Trillion yuan ($444-Billion) in debt. http://www.miningweekly.com/article/goldman-sees-chinas-stealth-coal-bailout-lasting-to-2020-2016-10-22 $$SBLK* MiningWeekly * Australian Thermal Coal Jumps to $100 for First Time Since 2012 (China’s cuts to domestic coal output sparked price surge). http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-18/australian-thermal-coal-jumps-to-100-for-first-time-since-2012 $SBLK* Bloomberg *Alaska Communications, Akeela First to Connect to Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Cloud Service from Alaska. $ALSK http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160901006391/en/Alaska-Communications-Akeela-Connect-Microsoft-ExpressRoute-Cloudhttp://seekingalpha.com/author/donald-van-deventer/stocktalk/41263413http://finleyusa.com/microsoft-facebook-building-highest-capacity-transatlantic-fiber-link/http://www.asdnews.com/news-67043/MUOS-5_Secure_Communications_Satellite_Launch_June_24.htm $FB $LMT ANCHORAGE, Alaska (BusinessWire) *Greece and its foreign (oppressors) creditors are at odds over who will oversee a new privatization fund, a finance ministry official said, an issue which must be resolved for Athens to qualify for (stalled) fresh bailout aid. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-greece-bailout-idUSKCN11M18Y $NBGGY $GREK Reuters * South Asia Monsoon season is coming to a close (end of September), and scrapping will pick up (accelerate) along with ton rates for the scrap metal (waste) many dry bulk carriers will increasingly be sending ships heading for demolition. http://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/dry-bulk-carriers-increasingly-heading-for-demolition/ $GREK $SBLK* $SFL HellenicShippingNews

$ALSK FCC Order Secures Long-Term Funding for Alaska Communications Towards Expanding Broadband Deployment. $ALSK http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161101006693/en/FCC-Order-Secures-Long-Term-Funding-Alaska-Communications Under the terms of the order, the FCC will provide approximately $19.7Million per year for 10 years to assist Alaska Communications in deploying broadband to an aggregate of about 31,500 locations in Alaska. BusinessWire

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Switch in mood as investors go bullish on NatGas. Biggest long position in more than two years as price hits a 22-month high. https://www.ft.com/content/d5231bf4-969b-11e6-a80e-bcd69f323a8b http://seekingalpha.com/article/4013583-natural-gas-bears-grasping-straws-natural-gas-daily $CHK FT HFI

One ..often overlooked oil market parameter ..spare capacity or the ability of producers to quickly ramp up output to cushion against unexpected supply cuts elsewhere shows that ..a major bullish trend for prices could be building. http://www.reuters.com/article/opec-production-capacity-idUSL8N1BJ2RS $CHK $SN A collapse in the (corrupt) Venezuela government of Maduro will (can) be good for oil prices. XO Reuters

Venezuela, traditionally a prominent oil exporter, will make a sharply less contribution to the global oil market in 2017, as an acute political and economic crisis affects its (crude) oil production, Columbia University said in a report release. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-idUSKCN10R1RH $CHK $SN $DNR Reuters

For some in OPEC, the issue is settled. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Persia's production has (already) reached pre-sanctions levels. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-oil-exclusive-idUSKCN11F0HU $CHK $SN Reuters

Shanghai: China’s ‘stealth’ coal bailout lasting to 2020. China’s coal production restrictions are a 'stealth' bailout for miners and their creditors that may last until the end of the decade as the policies help boost prices. Without government intervention, China’s coal industry wouldn’t be able to service the nearly three Trillion yuan ($444-Billion) in debt. http://www.miningweekly.com/article/goldman-sees-chinas-stealth-coal-bailout-lasting-to-2020-2016-10-22 $$SBLK* MiningWeekly

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Australian Thermal Coal Jumps to $100 for First Time Since 2012 (China’s cuts to domestic coal output sparked price surge). http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-18/australian-thermal-coal-jumps-to-100-for-first-time-since-2012 $SBLK* Bloomberg

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$ALSK FCC Order Secures Long-Term Funding for Alaska Communications Towards Expanding Broadband Deployment. $ALSK http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20161101006693/en/FCC-Order-Secures-Long-Term-Funding-Alaska-Communications Under the terms of the order, the FCC will provide approximately $19.7Million per year for 10 years to assist Alaska Communications in deploying broadband to an aggregate of about 31,500 locations in Alaska. BusinessWire

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Switch in mood as investors go bullish on NatGas. Biggest long position in more than two years as price hits a 22-month high. https://www.ft.com/content/d5231bf4-969b-11e6-a80e-bcd69f323a8b http://seekingalpha.com/article/4013583-natural-gas-bears-grasping-straws-natural-gas-daily $CHK FT HFI

One ..often overlooked oil market parameter ..spare capacity or the ability of producers to quickly ramp up output to cushion against unexpected supply cuts elsewhere shows that ..a major bullish trend for prices could be building. http://www.reuters.com/article/opec-production-capacity-idUSL8N1BJ2RS $CHK $SN A collapse in the (corrupt) Venezuela government of Maduro will (can) be good for oil prices. XO Reuters

Venezuela, traditionally a prominent oil exporter, will make a sharply less contribution to the global oil market in 2017, as an acute political and economic crisis affects its (crude) oil production, Columbia University said in a report release. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-oil-idUSKCN10R1RH $CHK $SN $DNR Reuters

For some in OPEC, the issue is settled. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said Persia's production has (already) reached pre-sanctions levels. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-oil-exclusive-idUSKCN11F0HU $CHK $SN Reuters

Shanghai: China’s ‘stealth’ coal bailout lasting to 2020. China’s coal production restrictions are a 'stealth' bailout for miners and their creditors that may last until the end of the decade as the policies help boost prices. Without government intervention, China’s coal industry wouldn’t be able to service the nearly three Trillion yuan ($444-Billion) in debt. http://www.miningweekly.com/article/goldman-sees-chinas-stealth-coal-bailout-lasting-to-2020-2016-10-22 $$SBLK* MiningWeekly

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Australian Thermal Coal Jumps to $100 for First Time Since 2012 (China’s cuts to domestic coal output sparked price surge). http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-18/australian-thermal-coal-jumps-to-100-for-first-time-since-2012 $SBLK* Bloomberg

Diverse sectors: Bio Tech,Commodities ,manufacturing (Health food) Technology,Energy. As a investor I tend to follow start ups as they near commercialization and profitability.

Greetings,

Mine has been a journey of over 30 years in the equity markets.

As a Corporate Shaman, my role is to bridge the gap between the Investors and the Companies I consult for. By mediating the chasm between the two worlds (investors - company) I assist in healing the companies financial well being as well as investors portfolios. ╰☆╮

Although there does exist a Professional Organization of "Corporate Shamans"​ with membership fees , mission statements, books , seminars and all that jazz. I am the other guy

At The Art of Simple Trading we write about all things related to trading including, but not limited to the psychology of trading, the mechanics and tactics of trading, the necessity of loss, why less is more, etc. Most importantly, we write to help people from all walks of life understand TrInvesting™, a phrase we coined to represent the integration of trading and investing. There’s a common misconception that “investors” do not need to know technicals and charting since their approach is dominated by the “fundamentals.” We believe that the most important aspect of all investing/trading is risk management and, as such, an understanding of the basics of price movement, charts and technicals is indispensable.

I'm a computer engineer with a great interest in finance. I'm not a pro, I do it for my family. But I'll share what I know and try to be as helpful as I can. I own about 10% of my assets in precious metals. As for currencies, I keep about 75% CAD vs 25% USD of my assets. I have about 35% in mutual funds; global small cap, global fixed income and global real estate. These allocations are fully managed by me, but I re-balance twice a year or so. That mutual fund core is insuring sufficient diversification and low correlation to the following US and Canada single stocks. About another 35% is a trusted core of single stocks, both Canada and US. These positions are generally overweight at about 3% of portfolio. Core positions have a few properties in my portfolio: low turn-over, very long term, low debt, often dividend growers with low payouts, good valuations, good growth, low beta. They are safe and feel safe, and I usually build those position over the years. I consider it core after 2 years of reliable service. A stock can gain my trust by presenting profits. Not much mega caps, mostly small to medium caps. Another property of my core: easy to understand businesses. They wash linen, they sell groceries, they make boxes, they produce wine. As I build confidence and understanding, I allow more exotic positions in core. They manage money, they rent retirement houses, they dig for metals, they patent software, etc.

At the other extreme, I keep a few lottery tickets as satellite positions for about 20% of portfolio total, 0.75% to 1.5% of portfolio each position. More risky or difficult to understand business, more volatile and some signs of stink. Could be reversal plays, could be momentum stocks, can display signs of breaking out. Usually, I rely a little more on technicals than fundamentals there. And I trade. I learn. I make mistakes. I churn. Survival of the fittest.

I always look for dips in my core positions, and I wait for clear signals to buy back (volume, a few moving avg). If I have cash, I use it. If I don't I look at core and I trim large gains. If no gains there, I look at satellites for gains. If no gains, I look at satellites for mistakes, stinkers, unreliable bets. With money, I buy dips in core positions or in-the-middle stocks. In middle stocks are first buys aiming core, or rising satellites gaining confidence and improving.

Here's my complete stock portfolio as of mid-March 2016, where each record corresponds to (yes I would like to display as array):

Retired university professor of business management who enjoys the shooting sports, travel, and investing in real estate and equities. Although I maintain a residence in Colorado, during the fall and winter I reside in Costa Rica where I have been a legal resident since 2008. I am the principal in CRconsultation.com that specializes in land acquisition, development and marketing.

Hi, I am Emma Watson. I am a writer by profession with major interests in Business Finance and Financial strategies. I am an undergraduate with a degree of Bachelors of Business Administration from one of Ivy League colleges. I am really enthusiastic about market trends in stock market and am the go-to person about latest insider trading alerts.

A term I use for the general public MIDDLE CLASS. We are the financially uneducated, unexposed to the stock market and financial investments. Most of us don't even know what the fiscal cliff is. One woman thought it was 70 ft. tall! WOW!

I for one, think we should start teaching our kids financial responsibilities in schools, at an early age. How about a REAL education for once.

Why we need classes like home eck is beyond me. Cooking & sewing?? Read the box & microwave it! I for one support a small tax on investment income to support financial education in public schools. Could help save America.

I'm a retired restaurant owner, real estate tax lien investor, and small software developer. Spent 10 years as Cost Analyst and Administrator for IT Dept of US Corp HQ of Inchcape Shipping and 2 years as a Senior Data Processor in the US SE Region for Lucent Technologies. I've been investing in stocks since mid-2009 and am the developer of the Moving Average Fluctuation Indication Algorithm (MAFIA) which is an indicator used to give 2-5 day notice of most probable MACD crosses. My trading strategies incorporate both technical and fundamental analysis. My stock positions are always long.